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Ulster American Folk Park omagh

Description of Ulster American Folk Park omagh

Close to the Ulster American Folk Park which is an open-air museum in Castletown, just outside Omagh. It explores the historical link between Ulster and America, focusing particularly on the lifestyle and experiences of those emmigrants who sailed from Ireland to America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Contained within the park are about thirty buildings; some painstakingly restored some originals. There are agricultural displays and animals on site, and visitors are offered samples of various local foods such as smoked salmon and bread, freshly cooked in the cottages that line the route of Park tours.
The park includes Mellon House, the birthplace of Irish-American banker and lawyer Thomas Mellon. The house and outbuildings remain in their original location.

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The park is suitable for families and for those who are exploring their ancestry. The Park has an excellent genealogy data base

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